|Initially, this tank may seem more like a downgrade from a [[VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A]], but give it time and get used to its unique playing style, and you could easily find yourself playing a part in tipping the battle in your team's favor.

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|Initially, this tank may seem harder to play and unwieldy than the [[VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A]], but give it time and get used to its unique playing style, and you could easily find yourself playing a part in tipping the battle in your team's favor.

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Revision as of 03:44, 30 September 2012

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Specifically, the mismatch in crew values caused by commander's 10% crew skill bonus. Outside of a crew of 1 commander only, 100% crew is a fiction. The client values, given for 100% crew, will normally be taken into battle with 110% crew skill members aside from specific functions, causing their actual performance to deviate from the expected client value.
These differences are taken into account in tooltip boxes.

Initially, this tank may seem harder to play and unwieldy than the VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A, but give it time and get used to its unique playing style, and you could easily find yourself playing a part in tipping the battle in your team's favor.

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Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables

Modules

Guns

Tier

Gun

Penetration(mm)

Damage(HP)

Rate of fire(rounds/minute)

Dispersion(m/100m)

Aiming time(s)

Weight(kg)

Price()

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Engines

Tier

Engine

Engine Power(hp)

Chance of Fire on Impact(%)

Weight(kg)

Price()

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Suspensions

Tier

Suspension

Load Limit(т)

Traverse Speed(gr/sec)

Rmin

Weight(kg)

Price()

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Radios

Tier

Radio

Signal Range(m)

Weight(kg)

Price()

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Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

One of the most well-adapted tanks for the "sidescraper" maneuver because of the rear mounted turret

Respectable frontal armor

Ability to pivot

Unlike its competitor the E-75, the 4502B does not use a front mounted transmission and is thus much less prone to engine fir

Cons:

Rear-mounted turret less adapted to "peek and shoot" city tactics

Large profile makes an easy target for artillery

Top gun has less penetration than that of its foreign counterparts

Very weak side armor

Neglected by Wargaming to stay competitive with other tier 9 heavy tanks; has not the mobility, firepower, or armor of any of

Performance

Initially, the Ausf B. is slow and clumsy. Its rear-mounted turret makes it so you have to fully reveal yourself from cover to fire if you adopt traditional tactics. Instead, angle your front to protect it behind cover while exposing your side at an acute angle. Once upgraded, it makes up for some of its more awkward grievances. The armor is nicely sloped, allowing it to bounce a high percentage of shells. However, its frontal armor has a glaring weakness that is easy for most seasoned players to hit.

In some cases, the learning curve can become fairly expensive and you may suffer heavy financial hits until you've grown (or groaned) accustomed to this heavy tank. Don't give up. It's well worth the pain. If mastered, the Ausf B. can be a rewarding tank to play and is great preparation for the playing style of the Maus.

Suggested Equipment

Gallery

VK4502(P) Ausf. B front left view

VK4502(P) Ausf. B front right view

VK4502(P) Ausf. B back left view

VK4502(P) Ausf. B back right view

Historical Info

Two prototypes of this vehicle (one with the forward-mounted turret and the other with the rear-mounted turret) were designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, but it never entered production.

This tank, named the VK 4502 (P) Ausf. B in the game, is based on the prototype with the rear-mounted turret. The forward-mounted turret is represented by the VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A.